Ninja Gaiden, one of the well-established series of the gaming world, returns with a new production. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, announced at The Game Awards 2024, created great excitement among fans of the series. This new game is developed by Spanish studio The Game Kitchen, known for successful productions such as Blasphemous and Blasphemous 2. The publishing task is undertaken by the French company Dotemu, known for games such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge and Streets of Rage 4.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound aims to offer players the classic 2D action and platform elements of the NES era of the series with a modern interpretation. The game’s story takes place during the events of the original NES trilogy and introduces a new main character, Kenji Mozu. While Ryu Hayabusa is in America, Kenji Mozu takes on the task of protecting Hayabusa Village from evil forces. This new character and story aims to bring a fresh breath to the series.
The Game Kitchen’s signature detailed pixel art and fluid animations stand out in the trailer of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. The game will test players’ reflexes and strategic thinking skills with challenging enemies and complex platforming sections. In addition, the game’s music and sound design aim to provide a unique experience by combining nostalgic elements with modern technology.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound will be released simultaneously on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC platforms in summer 2025. Wide platform support will enable the game to reach a wider player base. This new production targets both old fans of the series and new generation players.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound makes its long-awaited return
The Ninja Gaiden series became known for its challenging gameplay and deep story during its journey that started on the NES platform in 1988. It has gained a large fan base over the years with its sequels and remakes on various platforms. However, the last main game in the series was Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge, released in 2012. Therefore, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is considered the long-awaited return of the series.
The Game Kitchen and Dotemu collaboration means the joining forces of two companies that have achieved successful projects in modern interpretations of retro games. This partnership raises expectations that Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound will both preserve the spirit of the classic series and successfully integrate modern gaming dynamics.
Reviving nostalgic series in the gaming world offers both a return for old fans and a new experience for new players to discover. In this context, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound will be an example of how a classic series can come to life again in the modern gaming world. In the process until the game’s release, new information and promotions shared by the developer and publisher companies will continue to satisfy the curiosity of the players.